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Painter's tape peel

Strips of colored tape stuck all over a table or high chair tray for your toddler to pick and peel.

Painter's tape peel
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 18 months to 3
Time10 minutes
Cost$0 to $3
Low messRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

How to make it

Safety

Gather up the tape balls as you go. Chewed tape can be a choking risk.

  1. Step 1: Stick the strips
    1

    Stick the strips

    Stick 10 strips on the table, crossing each other.

  2. Step 2: Fold a tab
    2

    Fold a tab

    Fold over the end of each strip so there's a little handle.

  3. Step 3: Peel 1
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    Peel 1

    Show your toddler how to pull a tab and peel.

  4. Step 4: Let them peel
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    Let them peel

    Let them pull every strip. Expect a big sticky ball.

  5. Step 5: Stick it again
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    Stick it again

    Put new strips down if they ask for more. They will.

Edie's tip

Stick strips on a sliding door or window for a change of scene.

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